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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

L5 BOPMOT history

L5 BOP is a grey petrol MINI first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 64,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

L5 BOP grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
64,874 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BOP was last recorded at 64,874 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 1,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,076 miles · 5 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,798 miles
Average per year
3,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,874 miles
  • 2024 – 63,076 miles
  • 2023 – 61,448 miles
  • 2022 – 57,157 miles
  • 2020 – 52,165 miles
  • 2019 – 50,799 miles
  • 2018 – 48,259 miles
  • 2017 – 48,228 miles
  • 2016 – 47,726 miles
  • 2015 – 45,600 miles
  • 2014 – 44,979 miles
  • 2013 – 41,128 miles
  • 2012 – 34,163 miles
  • 2011 – 27,311 miles
  • 2010 – 20,678 miles
  • 2009 – 15,083 miles
  • 2008 – 12,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,874 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside front and rear under body and all suspensions and subframes are corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,874 miles (+1,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    64,874 miles
    Test number
    137293164440
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front and rear under body and all suspensions and subframes are corroded
  2. Pass63,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    63,076 miles
    Test number
    190603759190
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail63,076 miles (+1,628)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,076 miles
    Test number
    738626776424
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass61,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,448 miles
    Test number
    170522648971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail61,448 miles (+4,291)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,448 miles
    Test number
    667725070387
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass57,157 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,157 miles
    Test number
    384066440764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,156 miles (+4,991)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,156 miles
    Test number
    687426475603
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass52,165 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    52,165 miles
    Test number
    545676230532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,163 miles (+1,364)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,163 miles
    Test number
    857956240442
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass50,799 miles (+2,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,799 miles
    Test number
    463906959685
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass48,259 miles (+31)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    48,259 miles
    Test number
    788558378236
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass48,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,228 miles
    Test number
    410209149695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,228 miles (+502)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,228 miles
    Test number
    302922436292
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass47,726 miles (+2,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,726 miles
    Test number
    146991101875
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  15. Pass45,600 miles (+621)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,600 miles
    Test number
    217212015263
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass44,979 miles (+3,851)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,979 miles
    Test number
    146142634292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,128 miles (+6,965)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,128 miles
    Test number
    987659733263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,163 miles (+6,852)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,163 miles
    Test number
    756797232257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteN/s inner door handle/cable stretched
  19. Pass27,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,311 miles
    Test number
    298293371284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,311 miles (+6,633)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,311 miles
    Test number
    277969161215
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
  21. Pass20,678 miles (+5,595)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,678 miles
    Test number
    360736360264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    15,083 miles
    Test number
    511711359243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail15,083 miles (+2,681)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,083 miles
    Test number
    621281959212
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteRear number plate likley to miss reading customer advised
  24. Fail12,402 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,402 miles
    Test number
    414129468289
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  25. Pass12,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    12,402 miles
    Test number
    542909568280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 BOP

Does L5 BOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BOP is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 BOP?
The MOT on L5 BOP is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 BOP done?
L5 BOP was recorded at 64,874 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 3,033 miles a year.
Has L5 BOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BOP has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 BOP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L5 BOP find?
L5 BOP passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside and offside front and rear under body and all suspensions and subframes are corroded.

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